The leader of the reinforcements was Garlon's deputy general, Mace. Garlon chose him to lead the troops to help Leiden because Mace was a brave and resourceful man.

A brave man is not afraid of fighting or death, and a wise man can judge the situation and make decisions promptly. It is natural for such a general to lead the army.

Metz ordered the entire army to stop one and a half miles away from Woolley. This was an open area, with wheat fields and grasslands on both sides of the road. Although there were a few small hills, they were so small that they could only be used to set up sentries. It was impossible to deploy troops or set up ambushes.

After the entire army stopped, Metz immediately deployed defenses on the left and right wings, and then slowly rode his horse from the center of the team to the front.

"General Metz, the enemy has already captured the Stone Wall Checkpoint and is currently dividing its forces to chase after General Leiden's scattered soldiers." A small scout leader ran up to Metz's horse.

"I see it." Mace nodded and raised the telescope again. He was good at bows and arrows, so his eyesight was naturally very good. With the telescope, he had already seen the big flags on the left and right of the shed where Wu Lai was. Although he couldn't recognize the flag because of the distance, Mace was sure that it was definitely not the color and shape of the Tianjuan Army.

Two lieutenants and a deputy general rode up to Metz.

"Everyone, General Leiden failed to defend the Stonewall Pass." Mace sighed softly and said, "I'm afraid our trip was in vain."

"The enemy is so powerful, General Metz. I think we should retreat now and not confront them head-on," suggested a deputy general.

"Of course." Metz nodded. Leiden had the advantage of terrain and so many troops, but he was still defeated. He only led 5,000 people. How could he be a match for the enemy? Under the current situation, he naturally could not fight head-on.

Just as Mace was about to give a formal order, another scout came running over: "Report to General Mace, General Leiden has been captured and is currently tied to the fourth pillar on the right side of the stone wall shed opposite us. The enemy has already set up a crossbow on the stone wall."

"What?" Mace frowned, and the scout thought he didn't hear clearly, so he repeated it again.

"General Metz, what should we do now?" The deputy general who had just made the suggestion also frowned. The other deputy general and the lieutenant general did not say anything, but they also frowned.

This bastard, it's fine if he's incompetent, why can't he even die in battle or escape? Mace gently pulled the short beard under his chin, feeling a little embarrassed. Leiden is Garlon's cousin. When Garlon appointed him to send troops to help, he also said that Leiden's safety must be guaranteed. Now Leiden has been captured, and he has been tied to a pillar by the enemy for public display. The most infuriating thing is that this scout actually reported this matter in public...

"Is it really General Leiden? Go and take another look. Once you've confirmed it, come back and report to me." Metz clenched the whip in his hand and glanced at the scout.

"General Mace, I saw it clearly, it was General Leiden. Besides me, two other brothers also saw it. They are now monitoring the enemy's movements. If the general needs them, I will find them right away." The scout obviously did not understand Mace's eyes, nor could he hear what he meant.

"No need." Mace's eyes flashed with anger. He waved the scout away impatiently, turned his horse's head, and said, "What do you three think we should do?"

"General Metz, you are the commander of this reinforcement, so we will naturally follow your orders."

"Okay." Although Mace said yes, he sighed in his heart, thinking that you guys are good at shirking responsibility.

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"Don't look, they won't come, and even if they do, they can't save you." Wu Lai said to Leiden with a smile.

"Humph, I don't expect to be rescued. I just want to see them rush over and tear you into pieces." Leiden said.

"Oh? Then you have really big dreams." Wu Lai laughed, "I want to make a bet with you. Your reinforcements will be withdrawn soon. How about it? Wanna bet?"

"Let's bet!" Leiden cursed, "I'm going to bet on your shabby head. If you lose, I'm going to..."

"Shut up. If you say something rude again, I'll tear your mouth apart." The spotted wolf who had hurried into the shed happened to hear it and immediately shouted to stop him.

Leiden was stunned. He turned his head and saw Leiden's ferocious face. He was a little afraid of him, so he simply turned his head away and stopped talking.

"You're here. How's the situation in the camp?" Wu Lai asked as he continued to wipe the rifle in his hand.

"Lord, good news." Spotted Wolf chuckled and moved closer to Wu Lai. "The 1st and 2nd Independent Divisions have arrived, and they brought a large amount of supplies, including ammunition for the territory to cross the river for transportation. In addition, Division Commander Pompey has led his troops across the river and is heading towards Kimo and Tianjuan."

Wu Lai smiled and nodded, but Leiden and the deputy general beside him were terrified.

"I wonder if there is any letter from home for me?" Wu Lai asked casually while loading the magazine.

"I think so." Spotted Wolf answered uncertainly, then suddenly frowned and pointed forward, "Lord, look, the enemy is moving."

Wu Lai raised the telescope and looked through it, then smiled again: "Just a few carriages."

Humph! Carriage? You'll know in a moment. Leiden's eyes flashed with a hint of joy, because he knew very well that it was not an ordinary carriage, but a gun-carrying carriage that Garlon had figured out based on actual combat needs. Two or three rotating gun-carrying brackets were placed in each carriage. In this way, the gun-carrying not only reduced the number of people to operate, but also allowed for quick turning. More importantly, the board walls of the carriages could provide excellent protection for the gunners. You have to know that these board walls were made of oiled hardwood wrapped in thick copper sheets. If you want to penetrate them, you have to bombard them with artillery or explosives.

"Lord, this is strange." Spotted Wolf frowned. The enemy had several thousand men, but they were not moving. They sent out a few large carts with only a few cavalrymen beside them. It seemed a little strange.

"Of course it's strange." Wu Lai laughed and ordered, "You should have brought the big telescope, right?"

"It's right down there. I'll get it right away." After saying this, Spotted Wolf turned around and ran to get the telescope when Wu Lai nodded.

Wu Lai glanced at Leiden and saw that he was secretly looking at him, so he smiled and said, "Okay, you won the bet, but you are not qualified to take my head. How about this, to reward your wisdom, how about I give you a chicken leg for dinner tonight?"

"Bah!" Leiden spat fiercely, a trace of hatred flashing across his eyes...

At the same time, Mace narrowed his eyes and said to the three generals beside him: "The situation is like this, we can't give our lives away in vain. We can't expect to be rescued in time by General Leiden. We should kill a few enemy chiefs to deter the enemy. Then we will retreat to Olga Town and wait for the next order from General Garon. What do you think?"

"General Metz's arrangement is very appropriate." A deputy general said first, and the other two naturally agreed.

"I wonder if you three have ever thought about this. Since the enemy has already reached here, then..." Mace did not continue speaking. Instead, he sighed softly and raised his telescope to look at the stone wall shed...

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Leiden stared at the six approaching carriages, with an indescribable light in his eyes.

Wu Lai narrowed his eyes, stood up slowly, put his left hand through the gun belt and gently wrapped it around, and he was ready to shoot.

"Did you see it clearly?" he asked.

"Not yet," Spotted Wolf replied as he adjusted the large telescope.

Humph, how can you see clearly? Leiden thought to himself that this kind of carriage with guns would only reveal the guns when shooting, removing the baffle in the shooting direction. Before that, the appearance of the carriage was no different from that of an ordinary carriage.

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Wu Lai frowned and took a half step forward. At the same time, the three carriages in the first row drove into the one-mile range in front of the stone wall. The escorting cavalry reined in their horses, but the carriages continued to move forward.

Here it comes, here it comes. Leiden gritted his teeth. The range of the rifle in the carriage could reach 250 steps. Although a large crossbow had been set up next to the stone wall awning, Leiden believed that the large crossbow was not enough to pose a great threat to the carriage, but the approaching rifle would definitely aim at Wu Lai and shoot.

You will be buried with me, Leiden said to Wu Lai in his heart.

"I can't see anything." When Spotted Wolf replied with a frown, the first row of carriages was still three hundred and fifty steps away from the stone wall. Another two hundred steps were temporary trenches, chevaux de frise and fences. Behind the fences were nearly a thousand soldiers from the Second Regiment who were ready to fight. They did not think that the six carriages were dangerous. Even if they were filled with explosives, what could they do? They would just rush over first.

A moment later, the first row of carriages stopped 225 steps away from the stone wall. The three carriages in the second row stopped ten steps away. Then the six carriages suddenly made an unexpected move - they turned their horses' heads at the same time.

Hit and run? It seems that he really doesn't plan to rescue me. Sigh... Leiden thought about it in his heart and sighed heavily. Although he had expected it, he still couldn't help feeling disappointed when this moment really came.

Wu Lai frowned. He had raised his gun when the carriage approached within 600 and 500 steps. However, when he saw that the carriage had no intention of stopping, he put the gun down again. According to his understanding of Tianjuan firearms, the range of the vehicle-mounted artillery was limited to this level.

But now...

Leiden couldn't help but clench his teeth. He knew very well what the gun was. If he fired at him from such a distance, he would definitely hit Wu Lai and him at the same time.

The deputy general had the same idea as Leiden, but he was not prepared to die with Wu Lai and others like Leiden, so he shouted out a sentence that made him proud for the rest of his life without hesitation - "Be careful! There are guns in the car!"

"Bastard! Traitor!" Leiden was stunned for a moment and then started cursing. As soon as he finished speaking, Wu Lai raised the muzzle of his gun at an incredibly fast speed.

"Bang!" After the crisp gunshot, the right horse of the two horses on the far left in front suddenly neighed and jumped, then fell to the ground, with a small bloody hole on its neck. The other horse jumped in shock, pulling the half-turned carriage sideways, and it almost fell over...

"Bang!" A horse in the second carriage fell to the ground...

"Bang!" The third carriage was like this...

In two breaths at most, Wu Lei fired eight shots, then changed the magazine, fired eight more shots, and changed the magazine again. After sixteen shots, not only did the six carriages squeeze together and stop moving, but even the five cavalrymen who were galloping over fell off their horses one after another...

The soldiers of the Second Regiment defending in front of the stone wall burst into loud cheers.

Leiden was dumbfounded. He couldn't believe what was happening before his eyes was real.

What on earth was that thing in his hand? Was it also a raised gun? No, how could a raised gun be used to fire continuously? Leiden's mind was in a mess, while at the same time, the deputy general who was tied up with him breathed a sigh of relief.

"Spotted Wolf, destroy the carriage." Wu Lai raised his hand and shot down a fleeing coachman, then gave the order in a deep voice.

"Yes!" Spotted Wolf agreed loudly, and waved his hand, "Hunter, go ahead!"

"Bang bang bang bang bang bang", the sounds of six hunters releasing their bows were heard immediately, and six bomb crossbow arrows flew out rapidly, rushing towards the six carriages.

After the explosions, the six carriages broke into pieces at the same time. Amid the flames and smoke, the sound of explosions continued, drawing long, thin gray-black parabolas in the air, filling Leiden's eyes with despair and fear...

Wu Lai put the gun back into the gun case, glanced at the deputy general, and said to the wolf: "Untie him and take him to eat and rest."

"Thank you, lord. Thank you, lord." The deputy general thanked him repeatedly, feeling extremely happy.

"I'll give you the chicken leg tonight because you won the bet, but don't expect anyone to come and rescue you. Your reinforcements will retreat soon. Your Canyon Pass is nothing to me." Wu Lai walked to Leiden's side and patted him on the shoulder. "I advise you, if you lose your life, you lose everything."

Leiden was silent...